Donate/Become a Sponsor

Did you know that FIRST Chesapeake relies upon the generosity of its donors and sponsors to raise approximately 85% of its total operating budget each year? By giving directly to FIRST Chesapeake, you will be assured that 100% of your donation will help bring valuable STEM-based leadership programs and robotics competitions to youth in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Students who participate in our programs are 90% more likely to go to college and 85% more likely to pursue a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

A generous and extensive network of corporations, educational and professional institutions, foundations, and individuals support FIRST Chesapeake. Through the resources they provide, our Sponsors are helping FIRST Chesapeake inspire young people to become the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professionals.

We cultivate innovative collaborations and strategic partnerships with corporations that share our vision "to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."

This support, including financial contributions, in-kind donations, employee volunteerism and mentoring, provides vital resources to FIRST Chesapeake and its programs.

FIRST Chesapeake sponsorship opportunities include:

Financial Sponsorship of programs and strategic initiatives

In-kind donations of parts, equipment of facilities

Scholarships & Internships for students

Employee Engagement

FIRST Chesapeake sponsorship benefits include:

Strengthening your company reputation in the community

Recognition at FIRST programs and events

Creating a pipeline for interns and future employees

Rich employee volunteer opportunities

Provides renewed inspiration to company engineers and employees

Provides employee team building and training opportunities and increases positive feelings for employers

FIRST Chesapeake Corporate Sponsors come from industries of all shapes and sizes. All of our sponsors are critical to building our programs for that engage students in meaningful STEM education, and we are grateful to each one for their unique contributions.